A divisional matchup in Glendale with first place at stake, and the Los Angeles Rams starting the week with cautious participation for several starters.
Rams head coach Sean McVay signaled availability, but Wednesday’s report showed mixed DNP/limited listings that late‑week practices will clarify.
Latest Injury News for the Los Angeles Rams
Davante Adams: Hamstring, Did Not Practice (Wednesday)
Adams was held out with hamstring soreness after playing 39 snaps and scoring twice in Week 13. McVay said earlier this week the issue isn’t expected to affect game status, but the team protected him to open the week.
Expect Adams to be active with a typical snap share if he progresses to limited/full participation by Friday; any light practice would still align with normal red-zone usage, given his recent form.
Kyren Williams: Ankle, Limited (Wednesday)
Williams logged a limited session after leaving and returning against Carolina, finishing with 13 carries, 72 yards, and a touchdown. McVay described the ankle as “pretty good” and set a maintenance plan.
RB1 deployment is anticipated, barring setbacks; the limited progress reflects precaution rather than restriction, with Thursday/Friday’s progression being the key checkpoint.
Kamren Kinchens: Shoulder, Limited (Wednesday)
The rookie safety practiced in a limited fashion with a shoulder designation. Standard ramp points to availability in base and sub packages; an upgrade to full would confirm normal usage.
Omar Speights: Ankle, Limited (Wednesday)
Speights opened the week limited due to an ankle issue. The inside linebacker rotation should hold; continued limited or upgraded to full support the typical role and snap count.
Byron Young: Knee, Limited (Wednesday)
Young appeared limited with a knee designation. The EDGE rotation can absorb minor limitations; limited often precedes game‑ready status without significant snap caps.
Darious Williams: Tibia, Did Not Practice (Wednesday)
Williams did not practice with a tibia issue. McVay nonetheless expects his group to be available Sunday.
If DNP persists into Friday, the staff may plan a rotation at the boundary corner; a late‑week limited would support active status in standard coverage roles.
Poona Ford: Calf, Did Not Practice (Wednesday)
Ford was held out with a calf injury. Interior snaps could flex to depth options if participation doesn’t improve; early‑week DNP suggests caution rather than a definitive game absence pending Thursday/Friday results.
Tutu Atwell: Hamstring, Full (Wednesday; activation decision pending)
Atwell fully participated, though he remains on injured reserve. McVay said the club will decide on activation this week or next.
If activated, expect a measured field‑stretch role and special teams consideration; roster math will drive the timing.
Rams’ Outlook vs. Cardinals in Week 14
McVay spoke to the media on Wednesday and shared an update on the Rams’ injury list ahead of their game against the Arizona Cardinals:
“As far as injuries are concerned, [Running Back] Kyren [Williams], [Safety] Kam Kinchens and [Inside Linebacker] Omar Speights will be limited. [Wide Receiver] Davante [Adams] with his hamstring will be a DNP. Darious has a little bit of a tibia that’s bothering him so he’ll be a DNP and then [Nose Tackle] Poona Ford with his calf will be a DNP.”
Adams’ hamstring soreness aligns with early‑week protection for soft‑tissue issues. If he progresses to limited or full by Friday, he should see his typical WR1/WR1A role alongside Puka Nacua, including red‑zone usage shaped by his recent production surge.
Williams’ limited tag reflects ankle maintenance rather than restriction. Given his Week 13 workload and McVay’s “pretty good” assessment, he’s tracking for standard RB1 deployment if he trends up through Thursday and Friday practices.
On defense, Darious Williams and Poona Ford are starting as defensive linemen, with Byron Young and Omar Speights limited, suggesting a conservative approach while trainers monitor their response. Expect roles to be finalized after Friday’s report, with rotations adjusted only if DNPs persist.
Tutu Atwell’s full participation indicates readiness, but availability depends on an IR activation decision. If activated, anticipate a measured stretch‑role return, calibrated to roster construction and special teams needs.
